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Effectiveness of online physiotherapy exercise program in improving posture, neck muscle endurance, and shoulder strength in people of different ages with poor upper-body posture.

Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation in Individuals with Upper Crossed Syndrome across Diverse Age Demographics: A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/101387
Enrollment
56
Registered
2026-01-16
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M999- Biomechanical lesion, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Telerehabilitation group: Participants will receive a supervised telerehabilitation exercise program which will include postural correction exercises, stretching and strengthening. Sess

Sponsors

Centre For Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences,Jamia Millia Islamia
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Individuals aged 18-55 years, including both genders. 2.Individuals clinically diagnosed with Upper Crossed Syndrome- Presence of forward head posture posture- Craniovertebral angle (CVA) less than or equal to 50 degrees, forward shoulder angle (FSA) more than or equal to 52 degrees. 3.Asymptomatic Upper Crossed Syndrome (no current neck or shoulder pain or discomfort) 4.Working knowledge of English. 5.Access to a smartphone and the ability to use it, either by the individual or with the assistance of a caregiver. 6.Willing to voluntary participate in the study for 6 weeks.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Any musculoskeletal injuries or surgeries within the past 6 months. 2.Any structural spinal deformities (e.g., scoliosis, kyphosis) or congenital musculoskeletal anomalies. 3.Any chronic pain condition (e.g., fibromyalgia) that could interfere with participation or taking pain medication. 4.History or clinical signs of neurological disorders that may interfere with postural assessment or physical performance. 5.Ongoing participation in any other physiotherapy program or posture correction program. 6.Cognitive or psychological conditions affecting comprehension or compliance.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Postural angles Craniovertebral angle Forward Shoulder angleTimepoint: At baseline At 6 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Scapular muscle strengthTimepoint: At baseline At 6 weeks;Deep cervical flexor enduranceTimepoint: At baseline At 6 weeks;Self reported exercise adherenceTimepoint: At 6 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactKhushi Saxena

Centre For Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia

veqar.zubia@gmail.com9958993486

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026